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Lowell police seek bank robber

Surveillance captured this image of a suspected bank robber at Bank of America. COURTESY PHOTO

LOWELL -- Police are looking for the public's help in catching a suspect in a robbery of the Bank of America on Chelmsford Street Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect, a male, was seen leaving the bank at 740 Chelmsford St. around 3:45 p.m. in a newer-model gray Ford Explorer with Massachusetts license plates. Police did not give other details to describe the suspect.

If anyone sees the suspect, police caution that he may be armed and dangerous and advise calling police immediately.

Witnesses of the robbery told police the suspect walked up to the bank counter and demanded $50 and $100 bills, telling the teller that he had a gun. The teller handed over the cash, and the suspect fled with another suspect driving the vehicle.

Any information can be given to police by calling 978-937-3200.

Anonymous tips may be made by calling 978-459-TIPS (8477) or texting 847411. Any text tips must begin with the message "LPDTip."

Tips may also be given anonymously at www.citizenobserver.com, by entering Lowell's ZIP code, 01852, and selecting the Lowell Police Department.

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